2,618 Quotes by Haruki Murakami

I saw that she was crying. Before I knew it, I was kissing her. Others on the platform were staring at us, but I didn’t care about such things anymore. We were alive, she and I. And all we had to think about was continuing to live.

Huge organizations and me don’t get along. They’re too inflexible, waste too much time, and have too many stupid people.

With great knowledge comes great responsibility.

If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.

Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.

Between the time the last train leaves and the first train arrives, the place changes: it’s not the same as in daytime.

I think history is collective memories. In writing, I’m using my own memory, and I’m using my collective memory.

Life doesn’t require ideals. It requires standards of action.

It’s good when food tastes good, it’s kind of like proof you’re alive.